# Surf-Like Office Decks The Level Encourages Better Physical Health and More Movement at Work By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-02-06 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movement-at-work References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/3041296/fund-this/forget-treadmill-desks-this-device-lets-you-surf-in-place-at-your-standing-desk) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-level-a-deck-designed-to-set-you-in-motion) Designed to encourage more movement at work, The Level is like surfing at your desk. Moving away from [standing desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-bean-standing-desk), the patent-pending deck platform helps working adults avoid the harmful health effects of a [sedentary lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskbreak). Currently seeking financing on crowdfunding site Indiegogo, the invention adds more wave-like motion to your everyday routine. The Level is a particularly relevant product since 86% of the American workforce sit for more than seven hours daily. Created by [FLUIDSTANCE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-laptop-riser-and-whiteboard) CEO Joel Heath, the invention raises your heart rate compared to what it would be sitting down. Providing a movement similar to walking, The Level moves your body in three dimensions. Three versions of The Level exist: The Pacific, The American-Made and The Original. All add more movement at work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Active Workstations:** More products will be developed to help working adults avoid the harmful health effects of a sedentary lifestyle and stay physically active at work. - **Movement-inspired Accessories:** New accessories will be designed to make movement easier and more enjoyable for the everyday worker. - **Crowdfunding Innovation:** More inventors will seek funding from crowdfunding sites like Indiegogo to bring their movement-inspired inventions to the market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Office Furniture:** The office furniture industry can develop new products that promote physical activity and movement during work hours. - **Fitness Equipment:** The fitness equipment industry can create specialized products designed for use in the office setting to promote physical activity and movement during work hours. - **Start-up Crowdfunding:** The start-up crowdfunding industry can provide inventors and entrepreneurs with much-needed financing to bring their movement-inspired inventions to the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gesture Control Smart Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-smartdesk-levitate.md) - [Multifunctional Standing Work Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boundary-desk-1.md) - [Floor-Sit Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uppeal-desk-lshaped.md) - [Spinal Alignment Desk Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-desk-chair-encourages.md) - [Active Motion Desk Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swing-ao-stool.md) - [Minimalist Wooden Desk Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-walker.md) - [Standing Desk Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-desk-workstations.md) - [Adjustable Laptop Desk Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitstand-desk1.md) - [Dual-Section Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-lift-desk.md)